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2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (28 city / 31 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 28 to 29 MPG. Among 68 small SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,914 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 28 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,914 15,000 mi/yr · $12.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2018 #31 of 68 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2811.98.4
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 2018 Small SUVs

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  1. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,258
  2. 2Nissan Rogue Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Lexus NX Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid74 MPGe + 25 MPG $1,545
  6. 31Mazda CX-5 Diesel29 MPG $1,914
  7. 68Audi SQ521 MPG $2,821
2018 CX-5 DieselOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CX-5 Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
CX-5 2WD
Diesel 28 MPG 31 MPG 29 MPG — $1,914
4WD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
CX-5 4WD
Diesel 27 MPG 30 MPG 28 MPG — $1,982

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
348 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel?

Up to 29 MPG combined (28 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 28 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Diesel per year?

About $1,914 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $12.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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